Exodus 38

• 1. The altar for burning animal sacrifices also was constructed of acacia wood. It was 7 1/2 feet square at the top and 4 1/2 feet high.
• 2. There were four horns, one at each of the four corners, all of one piece with the rest. This altar was overlaid with bronze.
• 3. Then he made all the bronze utensils to be used with the altar--the ash buckets, shovels, basins, meat hooks, and firepans.
• 4. Next he made a bronze grating that rested on a ledge about halfway down into the firebox.
• 5. Four rings were cast for each side of the grating to support the carrying poles.
• 6. The carrying poles themselves were made of acacia wood and were overlaid with bronze.
• 7. These poles were inserted into the rings at the side of the altar. The altar was hollow and was made from planks.
• 8. The bronze washbasin and its bronze pedestal were cast from bronze mirrors donated by the women who served at the entrance of the Tabernacle.
• 9. Then he constructed the courtyard. The south wall was 150 feet long. It consisted of curtains made of fine linen.
• 10. There were twenty posts, each with its own bronze base, and there were silver hooks and rods to hold up the curtains.
• 11. The north wall was also 150 feet long, with twenty bronze posts and bases and with silver hooks and rods.
• 12. The west end was 75 feet wide. The walls were made from curtains supported by ten posts and bases and with silver hooks and rods.
• 13. The east end was also 75 feet wide.
• 14. The courtyard entrance was on the east side, flanked by two curtains. The curtain on the right side was 22 1/2 feet long and was supported by three posts set into three bases.
• 15. The curtain on the left side was also 22 1/2 feet long and was supported by three posts set into three bases.
• 16. All the curtains used in the courtyard walls were made of fine linen.
• 17. Each post had a bronze base, and all the hooks and rods were silver. The tops of the posts were overlaid with silver, and the rods to hold up the curtains were solid silver.
• 18. The curtain that covered the entrance to the courtyard was made of fine linen cloth and embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. It was 30 feet long and 7 1/2 feet high, just like the curtains of the courtyard walls.
• 19. It was supported by four posts set into four bronze bases. The tops of the posts were overlaid with silver, and the hooks and rods were also made of silver.
• 20. All the tent pegs used in the Tabernacle and courtyard were made of bronze.
• 21. Here is an inventory of the materials used in building the Tabernacle of the Covenant. Moses directed the Levites to compile the figures, and Ithamar son of Aaron the priest served as recorder.
• 22. Bezalel son of Uri, grandson of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, was in charge of the whole project, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
• 23. He was assisted by Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, a craftsman expert at engraving, designing, and embroidering blue, purple, and scarlet yarn on fine linen cloth.
• 24. The people brought gifts of gold totaling about 2,200 pounds, all of which was used throughout the Tabernacle.
• 25. The amount of silver that was given was about 7,545 pounds.
• 26. It came from the tax of one-fifth of an ounce of silver collected from each of those registered in the census. This included all the men who were twenty years old or older, 603,550 in all.
• 27. The 100 bases for the frames of the sanctuary walls and for the posts supporting the inner curtain required 7,500 pounds of silver, about 75 pounds for each base.
• 28. The rest of the silver, about 45 pounds, was used to make the rods and hooks and to overlay the tops of the posts.
• 29. The people also brought 5,310 pounds of bronze,
• 30. which was used for casting the bases for the posts at the entrance to the Tabernacle, and for the bronze altar with its bronze grating and altar utensils.
• 31. Bronze was also used to make the bases for the posts that supported the curtains around the courtyard, the bases for the curtain at the entrance of the courtyard, and all the tent pegs used to hold the curtains of the courtyard in place.

John 18

• 1. After saying these things, Jesus crossed the Kidron Valley with his disciples and entered a grove of olive trees.
• 2. Judas, the betrayer, knew this place, because Jesus had gone there many times with his disciples.
• 3. The leading priests and Pharisees had given Judas a battalion of Roman soldiers and Temple guards to accompany him. Now with blazing torches, lanterns, and weapons, they arrived at the olive grove.
• 4. Jesus fully realized all that was going to happen to him. Stepping forward to meet them, he asked, "Whom are you looking for?"
• 5. "Jesus of Nazareth," they replied. "I am he," Jesus said. Judas was standing there with them when Jesus identified himself.
• 6. And as he said, "I am he," they all fell backward to the ground!
• 7. Once more he asked them, "Whom are you searching for?" And again they replied, "Jesus of Nazareth."
• 8. "I told you that I am he," Jesus said. "And since I am the one you want, let these others go."
• 9. He did this to fulfill his own statement: "I have not lost a single one of those you gave me."
• 10. Then Simon Peter drew a sword and slashed off the right ear of Malchus, the high priest's servant.
• 11. But Jesus said to Peter, "Put your sword back into its sheath. Shall I not drink from the cup the Father has given me?"
• 12. So the soldiers, their commanding officer, and the Temple guards arrested Jesus and tied him up.
• 13. First they took him to Annas, the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.
• 14. Caiaphas was the one who had told the other Jewish leaders, "Better that one should die for all."
• 15. Simon Peter followed along behind, as did another of the disciples. That other disciple was acquainted with the high priest, so he was allowed to enter the courtyard with Jesus.
• 16. Peter stood outside the gate. Then the other disciple spoke to the woman watching at the gate, and she let Peter in.
• 17. The woman asked Peter, "Aren't you one of Jesus' disciples?No," he said, "I am not."
• 18. The guards and the household servants were standing around a charcoal fire they had made because it was cold. And Peter stood there with them, warming himself.
• 19. Inside, the high priest began asking Jesus about his followers and what he had been teaching them.
• 20. Jesus replied, "What I teach is widely known, because I have preached regularly in the synagogues and the Temple. I have been heard by people everywhere, and I teach nothing in private that I have not said in public.
• 21. Why are you asking me this question? Ask those who heard me. They know what I said."
• 22. One of the Temple guards standing there struck Jesus on the face. "Is that the way to answer the high priest?" he demanded.
• 23. Jesus replied, "If I said anything wrong, you must give evidence for it. Should you hit a man for telling the truth?"
• 24. Then Annas bound Jesus and sent him to Caiaphas, the high priest.
• 25. Meanwhile, as Simon Peter was standing by the fire, they asked him again, "Aren't you one of his disciples?I am not," he said.
• 26. But one of the household servants of the high priest, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, asked, "Didn't I see you out there in the olive grove with Jesus?"
• 27. Again Peter denied it. And immediately a rooster crowed.
• 28. Jesus' trial before Caiaphas ended in the early hours of the morning. Then he was taken to the headquarters of the Roman governor. His accusers didn't go in themselves because it would defile them, and they wouldn't be allowed to celebrate the Passover feast.
• 29. So Pilate, the governor, went out to them and asked, "What is your charge against this man?"
• 30. "We wouldn't have handed him over to you if he weren't a criminal!" they retorted.
• 31. "Then take him away and judge him by your own laws," Pilate told them. "Only the Romans are permitted to execute someone," the Jewish leaders replied.
• 32. This fulfilled Jesus' prediction about the way he would die.
• 33. Then Pilate went back inside and called for Jesus to be brought to him. "Are you the King of the Jews?" he asked him.
• 34. Jesus replied, "Is this your own question, or did others tell you about me?"
• 35. "Am I a Jew?" Pilate asked. "Your own people and their leading priests brought you here. Why? What have you done?"
• 36. Then Jesus answered, "I am not an earthly king. If I were, my followers would have fought when I was arrested by the Jewish leaders. But my Kingdom is not of this world."
• 37. Pilate replied, "You are a king then?You say that I am a king, and you are right," Jesus said. "I was born for that purpose. And I came to bring truth to the world. All who love the truth recognize that what I say is true."
• 38. "What is truth?" Pilate asked. Then he went out again to the people and told them, "He is not guilty of any crime.
• 39. But you have a custom of asking me to release someone from prison each year at Passover. So if you want me to, I'll release the King of the Jews."
• 40. But they shouted back, "No! Not this man, but Barabbas!" (Barabbas was a criminal.)

Proverbs 15

• 1. A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.
• 2. The wise person makes learning a joy; fools spout only foolishness.
• 3. The LORD is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.
• 4. Gentle words bring life and health; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
• 5. Only a fool despises a parent's discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise.
• 6. There is treasure in the house of the godly, but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.
• 7. Only the wise can give good advice; fools cannot do so.
• 8. The LORD hates the sacrifice of the wicked, but he delights in the prayers of the upright.
• 9. The LORD despises the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue godliness.
• 10. Whoever abandons the right path will be severely punished; whoever hates correction will die.
• 11. Even the depths of Death and Destruction are known by the LORD. How much more does he know the human heart!
• 12. Mockers don't love those who rebuke them, so they stay away from the wise.
• 13. A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit.
• 14. A wise person is hungry for truth, while the fool feeds on trash.
• 15. For the poor, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.
• 16. It is better to have little with fear for the LORD than to have great treasure with turmoil.
• 17. A bowl of soup with someone you love is better than steak with someone you hate.
• 18. A hothead starts fights; a cool-tempered person tries to stop them.
• 19. A lazy person has trouble all through life; the path of the upright is easy!
• 20. Sensible children bring joy to their father; foolish children despise their mother.
• 21. Foolishness brings joy to those who have no sense; a sensible person stays on the right path.
• 22. Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many counselors bring success.
• 23. Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
• 24. The path of the wise leads to life above; they leave the grave behind.
• 25. The LORD destroys the house of the proud, but he protects the property of widows.
• 26. The LORD despises the thoughts of the wicked, but he delights in pure words.
• 27. Dishonest money brings grief to the whole family, but those who hate bribes will live.
• 28. The godly think before speaking; the wicked spout evil words.
• 29. The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
• 30. A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health.
• 31. If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise.
• 32. If you reject criticism, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.
• 33. Fear of the LORD teaches a person to be wise; humility precedes honor.

New Living Translation: 87 of 365 days.